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July 2021

 

COVID-19 Resources

Business Resources 

Small Business Recovery Center
Small Business Recovery Task Force

COVID-19 Business Resources
COVID-19 Workforce Assistance
COVID-19 Small Business Relief
COVID-19 Recursos Para Negocios


Join our "Come Back Annapolis" Small Business Recovery Program


If your business is located within city boundaries, please join our Small Business Recovery Program. Small business owners can complete a brief application and share modified hours, changes to service delivery, and special offers. Business listings will be made available in our Small Business Locator and promoted throughout the community.

Announcements

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Business Incentive Program


Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDOH) has established a COVID-19 Vaccine Business Incentive Program. Its purpose is promote and support community COVID-19 vaccine clinics for their customers and staff. Activities support the Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s COVID-19 response efforts. 

Maryland Launches Project Restore


Through Project Restore, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will offer rental grants and sales tax relief rebates to help offset startup costs and incentivize commercial investment in vacant spaces. 

Maryland Procurement eMMA Training 


Want to do business with Maryland State Agencies? It is essential to understand eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), a full procure-to-pay tool. Now there is a new, centralized location for instructional videos to assist you in learning how to navigate eMMA efficiently and effectively. 

Nominations for the 2021 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards


The Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards celebrate significant achievement by individuals, businesses, organizations, and local governments to support the 12 planning visions adopted by the Maryland General Assembly. The awards promote exemplary work that represents or inspires collaboration, innovation, conservation, community impact, and quality of life. Nominations are open for the 2021 awards through Friday, July 23.


SBA launches Community Navigator Pilot Program


The U.S. Small Business Administration recently launched the Community Navigator Pilot Program, which will provide counseling, networking and the assistance needed during this time of economic recovery to the nation’s smallest businesses. The program will target small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as women and veterans.


Impacted Workers Support Fund Still Available 


The Impacted Workers Support Fund provides financial assistance to those Anne Arundel County residents whose employment was affected by the additional restrictions put in place since November 2020.  Qualified county residents who were working in an industry that was impacted by new restrictions or lost their job due to the impact of increased COVID-19 cases on or after November 1st, may receive $500 financial support.

Get Vaccinations at Your Business 


The City of Annapolis Take Care team, in cooperation with Anne Arundel Department of Health and Luminis Health Care will come to YOU to get your team vaccinated. Getting vaccinated slows spread of COVID-19. The vaccines are safe and effective. Keep your team safe and your business OPEN! Call today at 443-875-2261

Get Your Staff Fully Vaxxed

Milestones

Congratulations to our city's newest business:


Elite Automotive LLC

Procurement Opportunities 

Construction Services 


The City of Annapolis is accepting submittals of pre-qualification for construction services until 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The City seeks to pre-qualify General Contractors experienced in exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historic structures including window removal and reinstallation work; concrete and masonry work, roof replacement, stucco repair, exterior door replacement, exterior painting and related site improvements at the historic Universal Lodge #14 located in Annapolis.

Information on current bids are posted through our Central Purchasing Office. For more information email bids@annapolis.gov.

Training Webinars

 

Featured Upcoming Webinars:


Developing A Business Plan
July 7, 10:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Getting A Business Loan
July 7, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Revenue Sources For Restaurants
July 8, 10:30 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Setting Up a New Business Entity
July 9, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

A Roadmap To Your Professional Web Presence
July 15, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Cómo Preparar Sus Documentos Financieros Para Una Aplicación De Crédito (en español)
July 21, 3:00 pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Gratis 


Strategic Growth Planning: Take Control Of The Business
July 22, 9:00 am
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Financial Basics for New Small Businesses 
July 22, 12:00 pm 
SCORE Southern Maryland
Cost: Free

Creating A Marketing Plan For Your Business
July 22, 1:00 pm
Maryland SBDC 
Cost: Free 

Digital Marketing
July 27, 10:00 am
Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs 
Cost: Free

Prime Contracting in the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program
July 27, 2:00 pm 
Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs 
Cost: Free

Be sure to check the calendars of SCORE Southern Maryland and the Maryland SBDC for additional training opportunities. 

Publications and Resources

 
Starting a Business in Annapolis
In-Depth Guide to Growing Your Business in Annapolis
Crear un Negocio en Annapolis
Maryland Financing & Incentives

Quick Links

 

Business Development

Annapolis Economic Development Division
Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
Maryland Department of Commerce
US Small Business Administration

Annapolis Business Districts

Annapolis Arts District + Inner West Street
Annapolis Design District
Downtown Annapolis + Maryland Avenue and State Circle Association Annapolis
Eastport Business Association
SOFO - Forest Drive Corridor
West Annapolis Business Affiliation

Annapolis Economic Development Division, 410-260-2200
Stephen Rice, Economic Development Manager, smrice@annapolis.gov
Hope Stewart, SMBE Liaison, hstewart@annapolis.gov 

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